1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy.

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